Subs — Season 1, Episode 9: Sentimental Journey
Comedy • 55 min • 1 season, 15 episodes • ★ 7.8/10
Episode synopsis
Gonschorek arrives in Warsaw from Berlin to personally oversee Klusek and the faltering drug operations. Meanwhile, Kasia—who has recently met Jacek and wants to visit him in Zatory—temporarily replaces herself in taxi 1313 with the real Marian Koniuszko, son of her former employer. Jacek, unaware that Kasia and his driving partner are the same person, introduces her to his host Mastalerz and the previous owner of Zatory. The next day, Jacek learns that “Marian” committed several traffic violations while driving. Meanwhile, Stanisław, Jacek’s original driving partner, returns from the hospital. Though promoted within WPT, he doesn’t resume driving. The taxi continues to be operated in shifts by Jacek and Kasia—still disguised as a man.
About Subs
"Zmiennicy" is a grotesque comedy of absurdity and reality that masterfully blends slapstick, satire, and surrealism to expose the absurdities of life under communist rule in the People's Republic of Poland (PRL). The story follows Jacek Żytkiewicz, a taxi driver in Warsaw, and his mysterious new shift partner, Katarzyna Piórecka, who disguises herself as a man to get the job. The series is a comedy of the grotesque, filled with exaggerated characters, nonsensical bureaucracy, and surreal plot twists. It mocks the inefficiencies and contradictions of PRL institutions—from corrupt officials and inept police to bizarre workplace dynamics and social hypocrisy. Underneath the absurdity lies a thriller-like subplot: a drug trafficking operation smuggling heroin from Thailand to West Germany. This storyline, featuring shady sports officials, a Thai student, and a crooked firefighter, adds a layer of intrigue reminiscent of American crime dramas.